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Pentagon Recruits Civilians Amid Soaring ICE Arrests

8/22/2025

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The Pentagon is recruiting civilians for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations.
A June memorandum authorized deployments for logistical support and data entry.
ICE arrests increased by 123% in northern California from January to July 2025.
ICE agents are collaborating with local police to enforce traffic laws, focusing on food delivery drivers.
About 1.6 million undocumented immigrants left the U.S. during DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's initial 200 days.

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Story summary

The Pentagon is recruiting civilians for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations.
A June memorandum authorized deployments for logistical support and data entry.
ICE arrests increased by 123% in northern California from January to July 2025.
ICE agents are collaborating with local police to enforce traffic laws, focusing on food delivery drivers.
About 1.6 million undocumented immigrants left the U.S. during DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's initial 200 days.